 Governor Launches Funding for Cannabis Social Equity Trust FundNew grant program makes funding available for entrepreneurs and communities disproportionately harmed by marijuana regulations  Weekend Outlook: Mass MoCA Free Day, Live Music, and MoreBerkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including live music, free museum admission, workshops, and more.  ServiceNet Names Vice President of Strategy & Program DevelopmentKuta comes to his new role following 16 years at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield where he gained a portfolio of progressive management experience.  BCC Offers Variety of Community WorkshopsFrom starting a business to painting, there's something for everyone  St. Stans Second Quarter Honor RollA student merits High Honors for an average of 93 or higher. A student merits Honors for an average between 85 and 92.9.  Clark Offers Free Gallery Tours for Parents and InfantsThe event is free. Participants should meet at the Clark's main Admissions desk. Dalton Fire District Seeks to Renegotiate Ladder Truck ContractThe Board of Water Commissioners voted on Tuesday to have its internal legal team negotiate a new contract for a fire truck with Northern Fire Equipment. Pittsfield Public Schools Undertake Safety, Security ChangesThe new systems are designed to improve security and access to security information and material.  North Adams Walgreens to Close in FebruaryA spokesperson for the company confirmed the closing on Thursday and said "We will make every effort to place impacted team members at nearby stores." Great Barrington Pedestrian Killed on Route 7A Great Barrington man was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Route 7.  WAM Announces New Artistic DirectorCoreno comes to WAM from the leadership team at Every Mother Counts, and formerly held artistic roles at The Public Theater and Big Dance Theater.  Pittsfield Council Talks Roadwork and Weather DelaysHalf of the work done on city roads since the turn of the century was completed in the last seven years. Governor Files Fiscal Year 2025 BudgetThe spending plan aims to make Massachusetts more affordable and improve quality of life through education, infrastructure and housing investments State Fire Marshal: Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards During Dangerous WeatherState Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O'Brien are reminding residents to "Keep Warm, Keep Safe" and avoid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards while heating their homes.  Clark Art Screens 'Force of Evil'Presentation is fourth installment in New Restorations Film Series  North Adams Councilors Get Narcan PresentationBerkshire County had 47 fatal overdoses in 2022, a dozen of them in North County. Of those, eight occurred in North Adams. Dalton Fire Chief Swearing in Ceremony MondayThe Fire District is inviting community members to a swearing-in ceremony for the new fire chief on Monday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Stationary Factory. Red Cross Announce Emergency Blood ShortageRoad conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products. $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February Pittsfield Council OKs Incentives for Housing ProjectCouncilor at Large Alisa Costa loves that there is an affordable housing aspect to the project.  Governor Makes Appointments to Executive Office of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentAdministration prioritizing connecting work authorized individuals with jobs in health care and human services, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing  Clark Art Presents Conversation on Environmental Issues in ArtThe conversation takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Bay State Winter Games Returning to BerkshiresThe games will be held at the Williams College Lansing Champman Skating Rink in Williamstown.  Williamstown Select Board Hears Plan for Updated Skate ParkThe Select Board on Monday night heard a presentation from a group that hopes to renovate and upgrade the town's skate park on Stetson Road across from Bud Anderson Field. Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Battery Energy Storage OrdinanceThe Ordinances and Rules subcommittee supports city efforts to bring battery energy storage guidelines to Pittsfield. North Adams License Commission Reduces Tavern HoursThe commissioners voted to impose a last call at 11:30 p.m. and "lights out" at midnight from February through the end of April, at which time the order will be evaluated. |
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